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DAY 1 🐘🤖⚖️ Our team had a fantastic day at the Institute of Student Employers Recruitment Conference yesterday. They came away buzzing with inspiration from the fantastic sessions and conversations that they’ve had so far! Here are some key takeaways from our Account Director Chantal Kelsey:   💡 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 This keynote highlighted a vital insight: students with disabilities bring unparalleled soft skills like communication and resilience. Despite representing 30% of the university population, this talent pool remains largely untapped. It's crucial for companies to authentically embed inclusivity in their recruitment efforts or risk missing out on a vast, valuable talent pool. 🧩 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 (𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 Mark Griffith) Sector-specific careers fairs are losing their appeal as employers shift towards on-campus activations. The challenge now lies in scaling these efforts to meet D&I objectives. It's a complex but essential transition, and we're ready to tackle it head-on. 🦸♂️ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 Stephen Seki "Embracing failure is a superpower!" This powerful message reminds us that failure is not a setback but a stepping stone to success. It's about learning, growing, and innovating continuously. 💬 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Creativity is the name of the game! Many companies expressed a need for creative solutions to stay ahead of the competition. We're excited to offer our expertise at FourthWall, helping businesses think outside the box. #ISERec24 #ISEConference #EarlyCareers #StudentEngagement #StudentRecruitment

📣 The lowdown on university campus engagement in the UK 👇 Following on from this month's successful roundtable, TheTalentPeople / GetMyFirstJob is hosting another one on engagement. But this time, it's university engagement. Our community of employers, hosted by Christos Orthodoxou, will be discussing: 💸 The ROI of careers fairs - are they still worth it in 2024? 📊 Examples of how employers are engaging campuses - what's working and what's not? 🆚 Virtual vs. face-to-face campus engagement - which one is better? We don’t record our roundtables and abide by the Chatham House rules, but you can access the conversation by actively joining in and participating live, listening on mute, signing up for the newsletter, and/or reading our report. Due to high demand, we are limiting tickets to one per employer and only employers will be admitted. Secure your free spot now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhsABnsq We look forward to seeing you there! 👋 #Roundtable #Employers #Recruitment #UniversityCampusEngagement #TheTalentPeople

💻 To kick off National Careers Week (NCW), we have highlighted some facts and statistics to show why you should support candidates online. 👉 From attraction to onboarding, a significant amount of the recruitment journey takes place online. Yet many people encounter obstacles when researching and applying for a new job online. 🚀 Everyone should have the opportunity to find their dream job, find out how you can get started supporting candidates online here: https://lnkd.in/eq_d9dRB #NCW #Careers #Recruitment #Inclusion #Accessibility #NationalCareersWeek

ACCES Employment Job Fair & Learning Symposium for Economic Empowerment: I am pleased to share significant insights from the 'ACCES Learning Symposium for Economic Empowerment', held on May 22nd at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. The event brought together professionals, experts, and leaders from various industries to discuss and promote economic empowerment. The event showcased distinguished keynotes from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, David Piccini (Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development), and Allison Pond (CEO of ACCES Employment). The symposium highlighted the pivotal role of employment services offered by organizations such as ACCES Employment in removing barriers for skilled newcomers, with a specific focus on the Bridging Programs and Employment Ontario Services. The symposium achieved notable success, attracting an enthusiastic audience. Leading organizations such as Scotiabank, TD, RBC, BMO, KPMG Canada, EY, and IBM conducted sessions, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities. Throughout the day, participants engaged in panel discussions and breakout sessions, focusing on a wide range of topics related to economic empowerment. These sessions provided a platform for professionals to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking economic stability and growth. The event also showcased success stories from individuals who have benefited from ACCES programs, highlighting how acces to education, training, and mentorship can transform lives and accelerate career development. I want to express my gratitude to ACCES Employment and all the individuals involved in organizing this enlightening symposium. For those who couldn't attend, I recommend keeping an eye on ACCES Employment and its upcoming events for more learning and networking opportunities. Let's all keep working to empower ourselves and others and create a future where everyone has equal opportunities. #ACCESLearningSymposium #EconomicEmpowerment #NetworkingOpportunities #ACCESEmployment #BridgingPrograms #DigitalMarketingConnections #ITConnectionsProgram #TorontoEvents #jobfair #Newcomers #Networking #VolunteerWork #onpurpose #DiversityandInclusion #WOD2024 Michelle Allen, CHRP, CHRL Robert Tortian Sue Sadler Jennifer Hall Aditika Mangalik Michelle Hagan Beena De-Souza Sharmila Adhya, PMP®, CSM® MBA, MIRHR Aishwarya Praveen 🙂 Pls check out this event at: https://lnkd.in/gsV4QkQA

Im going to throw it out there. Traditional 'sports hall' careers fairs are old hat. They haven't changed in the last 25 years and still involve kids being dragged around stalls playing 'who can get the most free pens'. Ok so I know this is a bit of a generalisation, but surely there is a better way? Have just read, albeit briefly, the OECD work (https://lnkd.in/epA8X4Dy) on using digital technologies to enhance/deliver careers IAG and it is interesting. Not totally sold on it as a full on replacement, as I still think human face to face is best, and i'm not sure they are advocating for an either or anyway. So how do we get the best of both worlds? Education and Industry need to get their heads together and invest in each other and make careers IAG an organic, living and supported part of the education offer for all 5-16/18 year olds. It isn't going to fix itself and is one of the reasons I set up www.yecco.co.uk. Samantha Hornsby OECD - OCDE

🌱 Green Careers Week - Case Studies 🌱 Did you know that 6th-11th November is Green Careers Week? We are looking for some case studies of people in ‘green’ job roles, as well as examples of how roles have changed in recent years to support the green agenda! Are you able to support or do you know someone who can? Michael Rhodes Sarah Braddon Caroline Norton Neil Wragg Jessica Rick Sarah Kettlewell #greencareersweek #greenagenda

Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Migrant Women I am thrilled to share my latest perspective article on the multifaceted journey of migrant women, focusing on their social, economic, and cultural experiences. This work wouldn't have been possible without the support and insights from Professor Arundati Dandapani, MLitt, CAIP, CIPP/C, and I am deeply grateful to Carolina Echeverría for the beautiful cover image and my classmate Keerthana Vineed for her valuable input. The cover image by Montreal-based Chilean immigrant artist Carolina Echeverria, depicts a woman with children behind her, and an older lady (her roots) bringing HOPE to the new land. Key Insights: -Migrant women face unique challenges, especially in employment and social integration. -Economic independence boosts their confidence and role in family decision-making. -Social support networks play a crucial role in their adaptation and success. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate among migrant women in Canada was 15% in early 2021, highlighting the importance of initiatives like Generation1.ca in providing job opportunities and support. Keerthana Vineed shared her inspiring journey from India to Canada, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs migrant women face. Empowerment through Community: Support networks, both governmental and non-governmental, are vital in helping migrant women overcome barriers and achieve success. Platforms like Generation1.ca are instrumental in offering resources and opportunities for professional growth. Let's continue to support and celebrate the incredible contributions of migrant women in our communities! #MigrantWomen #EconomicEmpowerment #CulturalDiversity #SocialIntegration #CareerDevelopment #Generation1ca #WomenInMigration #CommunitySupport

National Careers Week is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways! Stay tuned this week as we share some insider tips from within our agency on securing your dream role 💭👷 #CareersWeek #NationalCareersWeek #Career #Agency #RecruitmentAgency #Recruiters

What a very interesting TheTalentPeople / GetMyFirstJob Campus engagement roundtable I sat in on today! Lots of takeaways, with a few employers trialling campus events and finding success with Universities who are adapting their strategy and engaging more with employers. Here are some highlights from me: 👉63% of employers want to engage with university campuses to build up their pipeline. With 35% looking to support awareness and perception of their brand. 👉The majority of employers are planning on delivering campus engagement through careers fairs (63%) and general campus presence (58%) but some are arranging 1:1 sessions (16%) and lecture drop ins (37%) The main challenges discussed: 📈Difficulty in tracking and measuring brand awareness. Application rate and social media interaction tends to be how the community track this. 🤝Smaller events with 1:1 chats, targeted for industry specific events are more successful but high resource demand 🤔If you build partnerships with certain Universities, how to you ensure you can reach out to everyone, especially those in lower social economic backgrounds #campusengagement #earlytalent #careers

National Careers Week is coming up! Check out this article by National Careers Week Australia about what a Career Practitioner is and why Career Development matters: https://lnkd.in/g_U-ru4E If supporting individuals in their career development sounds like something you might be intersted in, why not check out our course page and find out how simple it is to get started! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gzDjMXSs #GCCDP #GradCertCareerDevelopment #CareersProfessionals #StudyOnline #SelfPacedLearning